Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins

These apple cinnamon crumb muffins are the perfect fall treat! Made with fresh apples, warm cinnamon, and a buttery crumb topping, they bake up soft, moist, and full of cozy flavor. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack, these muffins are sure to be a new favorite.

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Each bite has tender spiced apples, fluffy muffin, and a sweet cinnamon crumb topping that makes them irresistible. Serve them warm with a cup of coffee or pack them up for a delicious grab-and-go snack.

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Muffins

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar, packed

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup milk

1 and 1/2 cups apples, peeled, cored, and diced (about 2 medium apples)

For the Crumb Topping

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/3 cup brown sugar, packed

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

Step by Step Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it with butter.

Make the Muffin Batter

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.

In another bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until well combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Fold in the diced apples gently.

Prepare the Crumb Topping

In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the topping.

Add the softened butter and mix with a fork or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Fill the Muffin Cups

Divide the muffin batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

Sprinkle the crumb topping generously over each muffin.

Bake the Muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Store your muffins in an airtight container on the counter and they’ll stay fresh for about 2 days. If you’d like to keep them longer, wrap them up nice and tight and pop them in the freezer where they’ll keep well for up to a month.